Wildlife reserves · London
Bennett's Hole
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Bennett's Hole — local Nature Reserve in Mitcham, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Mitcham Junction · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bennett's Hole, you can take a train to Mitcham Junction, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is CR4 4UY. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Bennett's Hole is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "local Nature Reserve in Mitcham, London". Coordinates: 51.3910°, -0.1690°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bennett's Hole is a 1.2 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. According to the Natural England details page about the site, it is owned by Merton Council. The reserve is a narrow strip along the east bank of the River Wandle. It has areas of woodland, marsh, scrub and an open ditch. Trees include crack willow and oak, and there is a variety of tall herbs. There is access from Willow Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3910, -0.1690
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR4 4UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mitcham and Morden
- Nearest railway station
- Mitcham Junction — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16984112 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bennett's Hole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennett's Hole?
- Bennett's Hole is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR4 4UY), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Bennett's Hole?
- Bennett's Hole — local Nature Reserve in Mitcham, London.
- How do I get to Bennett's Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR4 4UY.
- Is Bennett's Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Bennett's Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bennett's Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR4 4UY.
- Are dogs allowed at Bennett's Hole?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.